Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp

The recipe Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp can be made in around 45 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings with 350 calories, 32g of protein, and 8g of fat each. For $3.48 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 7 people have tried and liked this recipe. It works well as a main course. A mixture of soy sauce, rice, 2 lb shrimp, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It is brought to you by Foodista. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 89%, this dish is amazing. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp, Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp, and Super Speedy Spicy Sweet and Sour Shrimp.

  • Serves: 4
  • Time: 45 Mins
  • Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
  • Health Rating: 8.0

Ingredients


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Instructions

Step 1: Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl, taste it to check if you like the balance of flavour and adjust if you wish. Set this aside.

Ingredients:

  • sauce

Equipment:

  • bowl

Step 2: Heat the oil on a very high heat in a wok. Get the oil as hot as you can, just below smoking point. Check the heat by dropping a piece of spring onion (scallion) and if it sizzles immediately, the oil is hot enough.

Ingredients:

  • spring onions
  • green onions
  • cooking oil

Equipment:

  • wok

Step 3: Add the chili, garlic and ginger, stir and cook for about 30 seconds.

Ingredients:

  • garlic
  • ginger
  • chili pepper

Step 4: Add the spring onions (scallions) and cook for a further minute.

Ingredients:

  • spring onions
  • green onions

Step 5: Add the shrimp (prawns) cook for about 2 minutes or until they turn pink.

Ingredients:

  • shrimp

Step 6: Add the sauce, keeping the heat high so that as soon as it hits your pan or wok, it sizzles and reduces.When the sauce has thickened a little, add the pak choi, mix through and cover it, cooking only for a minute.

Ingredients:

  • bok choy
  • sauce

Equipment:

  • frying pan
  • wok

Step 7: Serve with simply boiled white rice and sprinkle with some fresh coriander (cilantro).

Ingredients:

  • fresh cilantro
  • white rice
  • cilantro


Dietary Information

  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy-Free

Nutrition Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Needs
Calories350.46 kcal17.52%
Fat8.05 g12.38%
Saturated Fat0.91 g5.67%
Carbohydrates39.01 g13.0%
Net Carbohydrates37.98 g13.81%
Sugar13.37 g14.85%
Cholesterol221.38 mg73.79%
Sodium825.56 mg35.89%
Alcohol0.0 g100.0%
Alcohol %0.0 %100.0%
Protein31.53 g63.06%
Phosphorus358.42 mg35.84%
Copper0.66 mg32.92%
Manganese0.57 mg28.74%
Vitamin K27.65 µg26.34%
Vitamin C20.31 mg24.61%
Vitamin E3.31 mg22.05%
Magnesium70.03 mg17.51%
Zinc2.43 mg16.2%
Potassium549.26 mg15.69%
Calcium116.55 mg11.65%
Vitamin B60.22 mg10.8%
Selenium6.7 µg9.57%
Iron1.54 mg8.56%
Vitamin A320.93 IU6.42%
Vitamin B31.16 mg5.8%
Vitamin B20.08 mg4.63%
Fiber1.03 g4.1%
Folate16.32 µg4.08%
Vitamin B50.41 mg4.06%
Vitamin B10.04 mg2.85%